Notable rookie years -
Gale Sayers scoring 14 rushing touchdowns and catching six touchdown passes in 1965.
Randy Moss with 1,313 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns (season high for the league) in 1998.
Earl Campbell's 1,450 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 1978.
Tony Dorsett with 1,007 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in 1977.
Curtis Martin with 1,487 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns in 1995.
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George Rogers - 1981 NFL 1st Overall Pick by the New Orleans Saints Offensive Rookie of the Year no #1 overall pick has ever won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.